GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1997 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Headlamp Capsule Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 64644 Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Raise the headlamp manually.

    3. Turn the headlamp actuator manual control knob counterclockwise.

  3. Disconnect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector from the forward lamp wiring harness.

    4. Object Number: 64682 Size: SH
  4. Remove the headlamp bezel. Refer to Headlamp Bezel Replacement .

    5. Important: Support the headlamp capsule while removing the retaining screws.

  5. Remove the headlamp capsule retaining screws.
  6. Disconnect the headlamp bulb electrical connectors.
  7. Remove the capsule from the headlamp pivot and adjusting bracket.
  8. Remove the headlamp bulbs from the capsule, if necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 64682 Size: SH
  1. Install the headlamp bulbs to the headlamp capsule, if removed.
  2. Connect the headlamp bulb electrical connectors.
  3. Position the headlamp capsule to the headlamp pivot and adjustment bracket.
  4. Install the capsule retaining screws.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the headlamp capsule retaining screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the headlamp bezel. Refer to Headlamp Bezel Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 64644 Size: SH
  6. Connect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector to the forward lamp wiring harness.
  7. Lower the headlamp manually.

    8. Turn the headlamp actuator manual control knob clockwise.

  8. Close the hood.
  9. Check headlamp aim.
    10. • To check the aim of the headlamps using the screen method, refer to Headlamp Aiming .
    • To check the aim of the headlamps using the mechanical method, refer to Headlamp Aiming .